Everything You Always Wanted To Know
Joshua Smith
Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom
This is the definitive guide on Sailing Holly Blue for 2023.
Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Sailing Holly Blue to learn more about their story.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Laura and her family 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➜ How Sailing Holly Blue afforded their boat
➜ How they make their money today
➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades
➜ If Laura runs an OnlyFans account
➜ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Sailing Holly Blue FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Holly Blue
They have owned this boat for 4 years.
Crew Members
Ross Colledge (age 36)
Laura Colledge (age 34)
She is a mom, fitness enthusiast, yoga practitioner and digital creator. You can find out more at www.boat-fit.com which is an awesome place for cruisers to keep themselves fit and healthy while exploring faraway lands.
Also, Laura from Sailing Holly Blue doesn’t have an OnlyFans, although this has been highly requested.
Their two young children are Joshua and Noah who are homeschooled and clearly enjoy their time on board.
The Boat
Sailing Holly Blue is a 42-foot Bavaria yacht.
Upgrades
Upgrades to Holly Blue are mostly lifestyle accessories for fitness including SUPs and other fitness equipment. Their boat already came with gear to help them sail around the world.
Location
According to Instagram and YouTube, they are in Greece and are currently up to date on their videos.
Past Cruising
They have focused on cruising around the Mediterranean.
Affording It
Both Ross and Laura worked hard before they had kids and traded the house on land for an epic adventure with the boys.
Through owning online businesses, they are able to make their dreams a reality.
Net Worth
Today, the family from Sailing Holly Blue is worth $450,000.
This estimation is based on the value of their boat and business income.
Making Loot
Their income streams include:
➜ Patreon subscribers
➜ YouTube ads
➜ Memberships to Laura’s Boat Fit program
➜ Affiliate links on their website
They make around $6,700/month online which is enough for them to continue sailing for the long term.
Collaborations
I haven’t seen them featured with any other YouTubers. If you have, please let me know.
Big Moments
It hasn’t always been calm seas for this family, with experiences that include:
➜ Buying toys for refugee children in Greece
➜ Being caught out in a Gale 6 storm (was nasty!)
➜ Going through some boat dramas on board
Future Plans
They’re planning to leave the Med in 2023 and head towards the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from this wonderful English family?
➜ You can certainly sail with young kids
➜ Be prepared to do some homeschooling
➜ Keep your budget as lean as possible
➜ Find creative ways to sell digital products
And of course, have a life partner who’ll support you!
Conclusion
As a parent, I’ve really enjoyed watching their story unfold on YouTube. It’s creative and admiring at the same time.
I’m certainly tuning in to watch a whole lot more!
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Sailing Holly Blue and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)